Interfacing an electronic device to a controller

a technology of electronic devices and controllers, applied in the field of interface devices, to achieve the effect of facilitating identification of appropriate interface devices

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-01-31
PERATECH
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[0009]A method wherein the identification of an appropriate interface device is facilitated at locations that permit the selection of an electronic music player.

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A problem therefore arises in that for a range of items of clothing having a control device, many different electronic devices are available such that a problem exists in terms of including an appropriate interface device within the item of clothing so as to allow it to communicate with a plurality of available electronic devices.

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[0028]An interface device 101 is shown in FIG. 1, having a processing circuit with analogue ports and control ports. The processing circuit includes a housing 102, for enclosing the processing circuit, and for supporting a first physical interface 103 and a second physical interface 104. The first physical interface 102 is connected to the analogue ports of the processing circuit and is also connectable to a fabric sensor 105. The second physical interface 104 is connected to the control ports of the processing circuit and is also connectable to an electronic device, such as audio player 106, such that when an electronic device is connected to the interface device 101 (and assuming that the interface device has been connected to a fabric sensor 105), it is possible for the electronic device 106 to be controlled by manual operation of the fabric sensor 105.

[0029]As shown in the example of FIG. 1, it is possible for the first physical interface to take the form of a socket 103 i...

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A method of interfacing an electronic device to a manually operable fabric controller forming part of a personal item, such as an item of clothing or bag. A set of interface devices, each comprising a housing enclosing a processing circuit with analogue ports and control ports, and supporting a first physical interface connected to analogue ports and connectable to a fabric sensor and a second physical interface connected to control ports and connectable to a specific type of electronic device. In this way, it is possible for different electronic devices to be controlled by operation of the fabric sensor supported by the personal item. A method of establishing a music-enabled item of clothing or bag. The identification of an appropriate interface device is facilitated at locations where electronic devices or accessories are made available. The fabric sensor may be removable from the personal item.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority from United Kingdom Patent Application no. 06 14 999.1, filed 28 Jul. 2006 and from United Kingdom Patent Application no. 06 25 238.1, filed 19 Dec. 2006, the entire disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The present invention relates to interface apparatus and method of interfacing an electronic device to a manually operable fabric controller forming part of a personal item.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]It is known for items of clothing and similar personal items, such as bags etc, to include fabric-based controls on outer surfaces so as to facilitate the control of electronic devices. In addition, it is also known for a plurality of different types and makes of electronic devices to be controlled in this way. A problem therefore arises in that for a range of items of clothing having a control device, many different electronic devices are availa...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G09G5/00A41D1/00
CPCA41D1/002A45F5/00A45F5/02H01H2203/0085A45F2200/0516G06F1/163A45F2200/0508G11B19/027
Inventor COLLINS, JOHN FRANCISCRISPIN, PHILLIPE GEORGESGALLOWAY, WILLIAM ALAN
Owner PERATECH
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